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: A young man must leave his love in the month of May, while the air is fresh and the roses are in bloom. She tearfully asks, " Core mio, luntano vaje... chi sà quanno turnarraje! " ("My heart, you go far away... who knows when you will return!").

: Years pass, but his love remains "true" and unchanging. He eventually returns to the same fountain where they once stood, declaring, " Core mio, turnato io sò " ("My heart, I have returned"). Other Notable References Core mio

Written in 1885 by poet Salvatore Di Giacomo, the lyrics tell a story of enduring devotion: : A young man must leave his love

While the song is the most iconic "story," the name appears in several other contexts: " ("My heart, you go far away

: It is also the name of a well-known Italian restaurant, Core Mio , located in Aarau, Switzerland.